Picture this: you're volunteering at Planned Parenthood, trying to make patients feel comfortable as they come in for appointments. You're doing your best to read the room and be sensitive to the situation. But then, a new volunteer comes along, and his overly friendly demeanor starts to make people feel uneasy. What do you do? 🤔 One volunteer found himself in this exact predicament and decided to confront the new guy. But was he in the right? Let's dive into the story and find out. 😏

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A Year of Volunteering 🏥

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The New Guy Steps In 👀

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Reading the Room 📚

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Overly Friendly Newbie 😅

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Creepy Vibes? 😨

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A Familiar Face Appears 😊

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The New Guy Strikes Again 🙄

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Reunion and a Hug 🤗

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Catching Up and Plans for a Beer 🍻

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The Inappropriate Comment 😳

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Confrontation Time ⚠️

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Awkward Silence Ensues 🤐

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A Message from the Coordinator 📩

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Was Our Hero in the Right? 🤔
So, our protagonist tried to address the new guy's overly friendly behavior, but ended up being the one who made him uncomfortable. Was he wrong for speaking up? Or was the new guy's comment about their attractive friend completely out of line? Let's see what the internet has to say about this spicy situation. 🌶️
Report the predatory behavior to HR and supervisors immediately 🚨

just-peepin-at-u | just-peepin-at-u
NTA. Calling out inappropriate workplace comments. 👍

kr0mb0pulos_michael | kr0mb0pulos_michael
Volunteer reports inappropriate behavior, but accused retaliates. NTA.

fairfaxleasee | fairfaxleasee
Inappropriate comment made, but OP made things awkward? 🤔

Jethrothemutant | Jethrothemutant
NTA stands up to inappropriate behavior at Planned Parenthood 💪

MiLeenaLee | MiLeenaLee
OP receives validation for confronting uncomfortable volunteer situation 👍

VerendusAudeo | VerendusAudeo
Inappropriate workplace comments lead to volunteer coordinator notification 😑

zombiebird100 | zombiebird100
Supportive comment on boundary-setting at Planned Parenthood 🙌

Own-Roof-1200 | Own-Roof-1200
NTA stood up for themselves against creepy volunteer, supported by replies 👍

Fair_Independence_91 | Fair_Independence_91
Co-worker's pre-emptive move backfires, exposing his creepy behavior 😏

Sel-Reddit | Sel-Reddit
Concerned commenter warns of potential danger at volunteer organization 😱

dxlliris | dxlliris
Volunteer sets unprofessional boundaries, NTA suggests training & apology. 👍

ChakraMama318 | ChakraMama318
Proactive approach to reporting harassment. NTA 👍

Knever | Knever
Former clinic escort raises concerns about inappropriate behavior 😑

gentlyepigrams | gentlyepigrams
Standing up to inappropriate behavior in healthcare. NTA 🙌

Escape_Overlander | Escape_Overlander
Inappropriate comment? NTA, speak to the coordinator 😕

FancyPantsDancer | FancyPantsDancer
Setting boundaries is important, NTA for making him aware 🙌

pinkberry7755 | pinkberry7755
Commenter expresses concern about volunteer's inappropriate behavior towards women.

ctortan | ctortan
Inappropriate comment at work, even if not friends 😑

DarkIndividial | DarkIndividial
Standing up against objectification at PP, but got in trouble? 🤔

Helpful_Welcome9741 | Helpful_Welcome9741
Volunteer accused of sexualizing patient, NTA seeks action 🚨

PotatoMonster20 | PotatoMonster20
Volunteer session turned uncomfortable when patient's hotness was commented on 🤫

betagirl96 | betagirl96
Concerned commenter urges action against inappropriate volunteer behavior 🚨

No_Commission6579 | No_Commission6579
Standing up for yourself at work. NTA wins.

Mad_Garden_Gnome | Mad_Garden_Gnome
Standing up to inappropriate behavior in the workplace 🙌

Objective-Mention126 | Objective-Mention126
Boundaries crossed: Inappropriate behavior in professional settings 😑

divorcedbp | divorcedbp
Report the volunteer's language? NTA takes action 🙌

Old-Grass7561 | Old-Grass7561
Reported inappropriate behavior at work, NTA. 👍

Legitimate-Meal-2290 | Legitimate-Meal-2290
Take action! Talk to the coordinator and stand up. NTA 💪

Dance_Sneaker | Dance_Sneaker
Female commenter supports OP's concern about coworker's behavior. NTA.

neeksknowsbest | neeksknowsbest
Mixed feelings about a friendly but annoying comment 🤔

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Patient accuses volunteer of sexualizing women. NTA verdict.

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Friendly rivalry turns into preemptive reporting 🤔

Junelibee | Junelibee
Standing up against inappropriate behavior at a health clinic 🙌

Ordinary_Map_5000 | Ordinary_Map_5000
Is Quagmire the coworker in question? 🤔

BAKup2k | BAKup2k
Being too friendly can still be inappropriate. NTA, props! 😎

NotHisRealName | NotHisRealName
Respectful boundaries at work and volunteering for Planned Parenthood 👏

kimmie1223 | kimmie1223
Male clinic escort receives support for reporting creepy volunteer.

Key_Suggestion_3710 | Key_Suggestion_3710
Inappropriate volunteer behavior? NTA but report to coordinator 🤷♀️

kilgirlie | kilgirlie
Commenter calls out creepy volunteer, Dogma reference adds humor 😂

heyaelle | heyaelle
Reporting inappropriate behavior: NTA shuts down creepy volunteer.

MissMandaRegrets | MissMandaRegrets
Volunteer coordinator should be informed of unprofessional behavior 🙌

matchy_blacks | matchy_blacks
Protect yourself and others: report inappropriate behavior 🚨

Astyryx | Astyryx
Misunderstandings and cultural differences lead to judgmental assumptions. 😔

jenesaispas-pourquoi | jenesaispas-pourquoi
Defending patient's dignity, NTA handles volunteer drama professionally 💪

justSomePesant | justSomePesant
Report the guy! NTA, but safety first 🚨

Laney20 | Laney20
Unwanted advances at clinics? Not cool. 😒

hmearley | hmearley
Volunteering for a good cause but dealing with unprofessional behavior 😕

Charming-Barnacle-15 | Charming-Barnacle-15
Geeky reference sparks friendly banter in comment section 😊

CompanionCone | CompanionCone
Grateful for respectful male volunteers, concerned about ulterior motives 🙏

snippyorca | snippyorca
Being kind pays off: comment section filled with gratitude 🙏

oimebaby | oimebaby
Commenter suggests training, reply disagrees. Drama ensues 🤪

Own-Organization-532 | Own-Organization-532
Standing up to inappropriate behavior at work 💪

Helloreddit987654 | Helloreddit987654
Assertive response shuts down uncomfortable volunteer encounter. 👍

InternationalOil540 | InternationalOil540
Inappropriate comment? NTA suggests reporting to coordinator for awareness 😕

lawfox32 | lawfox32
Volunteer's inappropriate behavior reported, HR needs to address to avoid liability 🚨

Snow_0tt3r | Snow_0tt3r
Volunteer crosses the line with inappropriate comment. NTA response.

Now_Villager | Now_Villager
Deja vu or just too many similar stories? 🤔

Brainjacker | Brainjacker
Standing up to inappropriate behavior at work 💪

Intelligent-Bite9660 | Intelligent-Bite9660
Volunteer crosses the line with inappropriate comment 🤨

ResponseMountain6580 | ResponseMountain6580
Volunteer coordinator should investigate the creepy guy rating patients' looks 🤔

Jaded-Permission-324 | Jaded-Permission-324
Enthusiastic commenter wants to join Planned Parenthood security team. 😎

Pojules23 | Pojules23
Meeting with coordinator to clear up misunderstanding. NTA 👍

Reasonable_racoon | Reasonable_racoon
Standing up to creeps 💪

honeybadger1591 | honeybadger1591
Protecting patients from inappropriate behavior. Speak up! 🚨

Dogovertheboard | Dogovertheboard
Trust your instincts and speak up about inappropriate behavior 👍

Immediate_Park_3658 | Immediate_Park_3658
Standing up to harassment at work, with a side of shade 😎

TheOpinionIShare | TheOpinionIShare
Standing up to inappropriate behavior at work. NTA 💪

slendermanismydad | slendermanismydad
Standing up for yourself against inappropriate behavior. 💪

KickIt77 | KickIt77